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Sloppy Joe Recipe

Make easy Homemade Sloppy Joes! This classic recipe features ground beef simmered in a delicious sweet and tangy sauce

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard (yellow)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • (Implied: Black pepper to taste, though not explicitly listed beyond what’s in seasoned salt if user were using that, which they are not. Original user prompt mentioned “salt and pepper to taste” in a previous recipe with same structure. This one only lists “salt.” I will add a note about pepper being an option).

These quantities make enough filling for about 4 generous Sloppy Joe sandwiches.

Have all sauce ingredients measured before browning the beef.

Instructions

Let’s whip up these classic Sloppy Joes:

1. Brown the Ground Beef:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat into small crumbles with a spoon or spatula, until it is thoroughly browned and no longer pink. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
  • Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet.

2. Combine Sauce Ingredients and Simmer:

  • To the skillet with the browned and drained ground beef, add the ketchup, water, packed brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. (Optional: Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper if desired).
  • Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until the ground beef is evenly coated and all the sauce components are well combined.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

3. Cover and Simmer:

  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the skillet with a lid (if your skillet doesn’t have a lid, you can use a large piece of aluminum foil, or simply simmer uncovered on very low, adding a splash more water if it gets too thick too quickly).
  • Let the mixture simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

4. Serve:

  • After simmering, give the Sloppy Joe mixture a final stir.
  • Spoon the hot, saucy meat mixture generously onto split hamburger buns.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy the messy goodness!

An incredibly simple and quick path to a delicious classic!

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/sloppy-joe-recipe/